15-Minute Refried Beans
These homemade refried beans use 2 cans of pinto beans, garlic, seasonings, & a squeeze of lime. They take just minutes & are shockingly good!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic minced
- 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans drained but not rinsed
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1/2 a lime; optional
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the garlic. Sauté for about a minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but NOT browned.
- Add the beans, broth, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Cook, mashing the beans with a fork as you go and stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top. Taste and add more salt if desired. Beans will thicken more if desired.